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Monday Speed Squats
Today was the first day that my back felt good. I had a little tightness, but no pain. Very happy about this, going to continue to attack it like I am now. Tons of stretching and banded GMs. Need to build confidence in my back now.

Felt solid today, happy with my progress. I am really studying the front squat and trying to perfect it. I think my weights will steadily increase in the front squat. The weights feel light, but I just need to get confident with the weight on my shoulders.

Went with a clean grip for front squats. I have been going with cross grip. I like this so much better. Need to work on my wrist flexibility, got sore after a few sets. It is a completely different movement with the clean grip. I feel the bar is in a much better position, makes the squat feel more natural. Does not allow for any rounding of the upper back.

Tuesday Agility
Rough to get started today, my legs were pretty sore and it is cloudy and a little rainy here. No fun. I was able to draw my agility ladder in the garage and train there. I really like agility drills, brings me back to the good old days of training for sports.

Lots of warm ups
Couple light sprints too

Agility Ladder
30-40 mins of various drills, minimal rest
-I basically do these until I feel like my foot speed is slowing down

Abs
decline sit ups, ab roller, leg raises

Will continue to use my stretching routine later in the day. My back feels good today, it is tight but the tightness is across my entire lower back and not isolated to one side. To me, this means I am getting better.